dryer
UK: ˈdraɪə | US: ˈdraɪər
n. a machine or device for removing moisture by heating or circulating air (e.g., clothes dryer, hair dryer)
n. a substance or agent used to dry something (e.g., paint dryer)
The word "dryer" combines the Old English root "dry" (from drȳge, meaning "free from moisture") with the agentive suffix "-er," which denotes a tool or person performing an action. The suffix "-er" originates from Old English -ere, borrowed from Latin -arius. The compound emerged in Middle English to describe devices or substances that facilitate drying, reflecting a functional naming pattern common in English (e.g., "washer," "toaster").
She put the wet clothes into the dryer after washing them.
The hair dryer stopped working, so she had to air-dry her hair.
This paint contains a chemical dryer to speed up the process.
Modern dryers are energy-efficient compared to older models.
He forgot to clean the lint filter in the dryer, causing a fire hazard.